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The Barnes family was unhappy with the lack of definition in the public rooms of their suburban Raleigh home. By simply varying the heights of the ceiling and adding some natural wood trimwork, we were able to make a big difference in how these rooms feel. |
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Introducing a lower ceiling at the front door gives a more sheltered feeling of entry before stepping into the main public space. |
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What was an abrupt entry into a tall boxlike space is now differentiated spatially with a variety of ceiling heights, giving the space a better sense of intimacy and scale. |
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Lower soffits between rooms and at hallways help soften the transition from one room to the next. It is amazing how you can make clear distinctions between spaces by manipulating the ceiling alone. |
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We made the breakfast nook more intimate by building in a wraparound windowseat. By opening it up to a new reading room beyond, there is more flow and sense of connectedness between the kitchen and the rest of the house. |
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We enclosed the dark back porch and turned it into a reading library open to the adjacent breakfast nook and living room. |
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The use of Maple and Cherry trim throughout adds warmth to the rooms and helps tie them together. |
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The use of soffits or lower ceiling shelves allows you to introduce lighting options as well. Here, depending on your needs, you have the choice of soft, indirect cove lighting that bounces off the ceiling, or recessed lighting that shines down, or both.
Through the power of the ceiling and the use of natural wood, we were able to transform the kitchen, dining and living areas of this house into warm, welcoming spaces that flow easily from one to the other.
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